Painting of several architectural details with different painting techniques

PM

A scrumptious traditional light lunch

We’ll explore Loggia Amblingh, a promenade overlooking the fascinating crescent-shaped coastline, the old town with its medieval Castle, charming lanes, a tower, the Cathedral and Piazza Rossetti, dedicated to Gabriele Rossetti, a poet from the town and father of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, who founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood

A visit to ceramic artists Michela and Giuseppe at their pottery studio who will reveal the secrets of the Abruzzo majolica tradition that stretches from Castelli down to Vasto.

Aperitivo and dinner in our favourite pizzeria

Day 3

AM

Following breakfast we’ll have the morning at the glorious Punta Aderci Marine Park, holder of Abruzzo’s most scenic coastline as well as it being its highest point. Depending on the weather we can relax in the sun and take in the view, go for a swim or canoe or if requested in advance explore the area on horseback, or bicycle

PM

Light picnic style lunch

Onto the Fontefico Vineyard, a young vineyard that sits between the marine park and the mountains, the location of our second painting class. In this landscape class we’ll cover:

The study of tone and color

Research of typical landscape subjects

Planning and implementation stages

Painting of details or the landscape itself

Owners Emanuele and Nicola will give a wine tasting with pairings from local cheeses and tour of the vineyard and cellars

Against the backdrop of what is normally an unforgettable sunset we’ll have dinner prepared by Mamma Miriam

Day 4

A painting class on a trabocco, visit C6th Abbey

AM

After breakfast weather permitting, we’ll have a special painting class on a trabocco that is constructed mostly from arcacia wood and railway iron sleepers

Rinaldo our host will show us how to fish from it and the secrets and history behind Abruzzo’s unique fishing platforms

In this exclusive location, surrounded by the blue green Adriatic and olive clad green hills our last painting class will feature:

Study of perspective

Study of light

Analysis of colors and natural subjects

Creation of a painting focusing on particular details or on the entire landscape with different painting techniques.

PM

Maria who comes from a family of well-known cooks will prepare lunch sourcing fish from the Adriatic Sea

To close the day we’ll visit the enchanting San Giovanni in Venere Abbey that sits on a hill dominating the coastline, surrounded by orange, olive, oak and pine trees

This is an example of our 4-day painting holiday in Abruzzo Italy. Changes and modifications can be made according to the size of the group, the season, the selected accommodation, painting skills and preferred experiences that are created daily

Price: 4-day Painting Holiday in Abruzzo Italy – from €845.00

Included in the price

3 Nights accommodation in Vasto at a location of your choice, – the historic centre, the coast or inland at an agriturismo (farm)

All meals and breakfasts (food, water & wine)

3 painting classes and painting materials

Certificate of attendance

Daily trips and excursions

Shuttle at Pescara Airport or Pescara Railway/Bus Station

All transport for daily trips and excursions

All entry fees for excursions, tours and wine tastings

English-speaking tour manager for the duration of the course

All taxes

What’s not included

Airfares

Spending money

Snacks/Drinks between meals, or any meals not listed on the itinerary

Personal expenses like phone calls, visa costs, laundry or tips

Travel insurance (not obligatory, but recommended)

Drinks not listed in the itinerary (an extra bottle of wine, for example)

The cost of additional excursions or activities

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